Table 2. Test–retest reliability of ChIMES total and percentage scores measured on Days 13 and 14a.
Respondent type | ChIMES total score r (P-value) | ChIMES percentage Score r (P-value) |
---|---|---|
Parent proxy report | ||
Report no change, n=53 | 0.967 (<0.0001) | 0.968 (<0.0001) |
All, n=98 |
0.941 (<0.0001) |
0.942 (<0.0001) |
Child self-report aged 12–18 years | ||
Report no change, n=33 | 0.894 (<0.0001) | 0.888 (<0.0001) |
All, n=66 |
0.854 (<0.0001) |
0.852 (<0.0001) |
Child self–report aged 8 to <12 years | ||
Report no change, n=10 | 1.000 (<0.0001) | 1.000 (<0.0001) |
All, n=21 | 0.902 (<0.0001) | 0.902 (<0.0001) |
Abbreviation: ChIMES=Children's International Mucositis Evaluation Scale.
Table represents Spearman's correlation coefficients with P values in parentheses for ChIMES total and percentage scores measured on 2 consecutive days (Days 13 and 14). Results are presented for those who indicated no change in mucositis between Days 13 and 14 and all respondents.